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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 400.34 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 400.34 and 136.92 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 400.34 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/400.34 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 400.34 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 54,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,814.55/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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